How long do planning decisions take near Uploders?

The average planning decision time near Uploders is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Uploders?

The planning approval rate near Uploders is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Uploders?

The most common type of planning application near Uploders is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Uploders, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Uploders, Dorset.

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About Uploders

Uploders is a quaint village in Dorset, England, characterized by its residential homes and local amenities, including the Grade II listed Methodist chapel and the Crown pub. Situated along a minor road connecting Bridport and Askerswell, the village is approximately 3 miles from Bridport and 0.5 miles from Loders. With the River Asker flowing through it and easy access to the A35 trunk road nearby, Uploders presents various opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and community facilities.

District: Loders

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £404,445 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 029A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Uploders.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Uploders.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Uploders based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Uploders.

- Toms Barn Uploders Bridport DT6 4PD
Change of use of agricultural land to residential garden land and erect single storey outbuilding and associated access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-07
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- Butterwells Well Plot To New Road Uploders DT6 4NT
T1 Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Bridge Acre Uploders Road Uploders DT6 4PF
T1 London Plane - Crown reduction by 5m overall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-09
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- Knowle Farm Well Plot To New Road Uploders DT6 4NS
Proposed extension and alterations to garage/outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Knowle Farm Well Plot To New Road Uploders DT6 4NS
Proposed extension and alterations to garage/outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Toms Barn Uploders Bridport DT6 4PD
Erect single-storey rear extension (Revised Description)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Croads Farm Well Plot To New Road Uploders DT6 4PD
T1 Ash - Fell (down to hedge height)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-12
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- Uploders House Uploders Road Uploders DT6 4PF
T1 Silver Birch - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-11
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- Bridge Acre Uploders Road Uploders DT6 4PF
T1 & T2 Alder - Dismantle to ground level T3 Alder - Pollard to approximately 6 - 8 meters T4 Willow - Remove extended lateral limb overhanging Quiet Waters property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-31
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- Foxes Knapp Well Plot to New Road Uploders DT6 4NT
T1 Poplar - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-21
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- 1 Shatcombe Well Plot To New Road Uploders DT6 4NR
Demolish garage/conservatory and replace with garden studio. Extend existing potting shed/store. (Amended description - Part retention).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Uploders in Dorset

Property prices in Uploders show an average sale price of £404,445, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Uploders a particularly low-crime area.

Uploders has one conservation area within its boundaries: Loders and Uploders. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Uploders includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Uploders

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Uploders. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Uploders maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Uploders were tree works (7), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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